Anticoagulation

Overview

4.6 out of 5 (83 Reviews)

Credits

1.00

Post Assessment Questions

5

Start Date

1 Jan 2023

Last Review Date

17 Jul 2023

Expiration Date

31 Dec 2025

Estimated Time To Finish

60 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

This activity reviews the general principles in anticoagulation therapy, with highlights on the different types, indications, and perioperative impact of anticoagulants. Hemostasis involves an interplay of clotting factors and the vessel wall. Abnormalities of the vessel wall and the clotting factors result in the conversion of soluble fibrinogen to insoluble fibrin leading to clot formation (coagulation). Different anticoagulant options exist, and providers make expert decisions on which anticoagulant to use based on the indication, patient preference, the efficacy of individual anticoagulants in specific clinical settings, and the general treatment guidelines. This activity reviews different anticoagulation therapies, their indications, contraindications, and highlights the role of the interprofessional team in improving care for patients requiring anticoagulation.

Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of individuals in nursing.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Review the principles of anticoagulation with a brief description of the clotting cascade.
  • Describe different anticoagulation therapies and their clinical indications.
  • Identify different modalities used in the reversal of anticoagulation.
  • Summarize the interprofessional strategies in improving care for patients requiring anticoagulation.

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